A teenager, who is part of the Royals grounds crew, was almost swallowed up by the tarp as it was rolled out during a rain delay Thursday during game 1 of the ALDS. He was not injured.

A teenager, who is part of the Royals grounds crew, was almost swallowed up by the tarp as it was rolled out during a rain delay Thursday during game 1 of the ALDS. He was not injured.

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Updated: 10:24 AM CDT Oct 9, 2015

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WEBVTT DONNA: THE 50 MINUTES IS WHAT IT WAS. THE 50 MINUTE RAIN DELAY. IT IS THREATENING A LINE. THOSE 45 MINUTES LASTED A LIFETIME. THE GROUND WAS SWALLOWED UP ALMOST BY THE FIELD COVER. WE KNOW WHO HE IS. THIS KID WAS A STUDENT. HE WAS A SENIOR AT THE HIGH SCHOOL. MORE IMPORTANT, HE IS OK. ERIN: THERE IS A JOB OFFER IN THE LINE FOR HIM. THE POLICE SAID IF YOU CAN SURVIVE THAT ATTACK, WHERE LOOKING FOR GOOD OFFICER CANDIDATES. THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE ADDED THAT WE ARE STANDING BY TARP KID.

Royals grounds crew member also swallowed up by tarp

A teenager, who is part of the Royals grounds crew, was almost swallowed up by the tarp as it was rolled out during a rain delay Thursday during game 1 of the ALDS. He was not injured.